Cookie Policy
Last updated: 9th June 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Hornsey's Boutique uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. We comply with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly, remember your preferences, and improve user experience.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
- Strictly Necessary: Essential for website operation, session management, and user identification. These do not require consent under UK law.
- Targeting/Performance: Used to understand user behaviour and maintain session state.
- Functionality: Remember your preferences (e.g., language choice).
- Unclassified: Cookies that are currently being analysed to determine their specific purpose.
4. Cookies We Set
Based on our latest cookie scan (9th June 2026), we set the following first-party cookies. We do not currently use any third-party cookies.
| Cookie Name | Type | Expiration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| user_id | Strictly Necessary | Session | Identifies users across sessions and pages to provide a personalised experience. Critical for user session management. |
| sid | Targeting | 12 hours | Used for session state management to understand user behaviour and maintain site functionality. |
| user_lang | Functionality | Session | Stores your language preference to provide a personalised content experience. |
| system_user | Unclassified | Session | Currently being classified. Likely related to system user identification. |
| full_name | Unclassified | Session | Currently being classified. May store user name information for personalisation. |
Note: All cookies listed above are first-party cookies (set directly by hornseysboutique.uk). No third-party cookies are currently in use.
5. Third-Party Services
Unlike many e-commerce websites, we do not currently use third-party services such as Google Analytics, Stripe, or external delivery tracking that set their own cookies. All cookies on our site are set directly by Hornsey's Boutique.
If we integrate additional third-party services in the future, this policy will be updated, and you will be notified via our cookie consent banner.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have full control over non-essential cookies. Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies (such as user_id) may affect website functionality.
- Browser Controls: All modern browsers allow you to block, delete, or restrict cookies via their privacy settings.
- Session Cookies: Most of our cookies are session-based and expire when you close your browser.
- Withdrawing Consent: You can clear existing cookies at any time through your browser settings.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our technology or legal obligations. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when changes were made. Continued use of our site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Address: Hornsey's Boutique, 13 High St, Clare, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 8NY